Tag Archives: the problem of evil

Abandon all hope

Posted on 4/26/2011 by John Casey

In yet another argument undermining the wisdom of the New York Times' paywall, Ross Douthat, resident prude, argues that hell must exist.  His argument hinges on the reality of human choices.  Human choices, without the possibility of eternal damnation, just wouldn't … Continue reading →

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Dear Santa Claus

Posted on 9/22/2010 by Scott Aikin

Another foray into logic and rock 'n roll.  This time, it's one of my personal favorites, XTC's "Dear God":  Lyrics/ Video. First, a quick survey of the argument of the song and then three argumentative-logical issues. "Dear God" is supposed … Continue reading →

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False trichotomy

Posted on 1/21/2010 by John Casey

I'm puzzled by the point of this David Ignatius piece about the Haitian earthquake.  He rightly condemns Pat Robertson (see here) for having a poor explanation for the earthquake's striking Haiti, but then he does the old columnist trick of … Continue reading →

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